Amen Dunes (a.k.a. Damon McMahon) has released a remix to his song “L.A.” featuring British singer-songwriter Westerman. McMahon remixed the closing track from his 2018 Sacred Bones LP Freedom with the Grammy-winning engineer Craig Silvey, trading verses and harmonizing with the “Easy Money” singer. Listen to the track below. Amen Dunes recently played the 2019
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Last year on the same day his Big Red Machine album was released, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon was also featured on a new song by Eminem called “Fall.” Vernon tweeted his criticism of the track, which used a homophobic slur to call out Tyler, the Creator. “Not a fan of the message, it’s tired,” he
In June, a New York Times investigation made the previously unknown revelation that a 2008 Universal Studios Hollywood fire destroyed a massive quantity of master tapes by a number of iconic artists across popular music history. Courtney Love and Hole joined Soundgarden, Steve Earle, and the estates of Tupac Shakur and Tom Petty to sue
A new documentary about indie rock collective the Elephant 6 Recording Co. has been released…but it is only available on VHS, as the Outline reports. A Future History Of: The Elephant 6 Recording Co chronicles two decades of the community that incubated bands such as Of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Apples in Stereo, and
In June, Bruce Springsteen released Western Stars, his latest studio album. There’s now a trailer for its companion film. Check it out below. The Western Stars movie premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival next month. It’s set for a wider release in October. Springsteen directed Western Stars with Thom Zimny, who also helmed Netflix’s
Brazilian samba icon Elza Soares has shared a brand new song. It’s called “Libertação,” and it features fellow Brazilian vocalist Virgínia Rodrigues. Check it out below. [embedded content] Now 82, Soares has released nearly three dozen albums across her career, which has spanned for nearly 70 years. Her most recent addition is Deus É Mulher—“God
On today’s episode of his Beats 1 show “Time Crisis,” Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig welcomed special guest Mark Foster—frontman of Foster the People. Foster made headlines recently after he shared conspiracy theories on the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Foster has written a series of tweets on the subject in the past week, often accompanied by
Juicy J and DJ Paul have announced a series of Three 6 Mafia reunion shows. After performances at One Musicfest in Atlanta and the Loud Records 25th Anniversary show, they’ll headline a concert just outside of their hometown of Memphis on October 12 at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. DMX and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will
An album John Coltrane recorded with his Classic Quartet in 1964 will be released for the first time. Blue World, recorded directly between Crescent and A Love Supreme, takes an unfamiliar route for Coltrane, comprising revisions of his earlier work. Listen to the title track below. Recorded at New Jersey’s Van Gelder Studios, the 37-minute
The Roots are reissuing a trio of albums from the 1990s: 1994’s Do You Want More?!!!??!, 1996’s Illadelph Halflife, and 1999’s Things Fall Apart. First up is the Things Fall Apart reissue, which is available September 27 via Geffen/UMe/Urban Legends. The deluxe edition will include a remastered version of the record, bonus tracks, rare photos,
Chicago MC CupcakKe has announced “The 10k Tour”—an upcoming North American trek kicking off September 7. According to a recent tweet from the rapper, she will be giving away money to a randomly-selected fan each night. “I present to everyone ‘The 10k Tour’ (Giveaway)!,” CupcakKe tweeted. “I will be giving away $10,000!!! Every night of
Actor, writer, and filmmaker Peter Fonda, best known for 1969’s Easy Rider, has died at the age of 79, The New York Times reports. According to the Times, Fonda’s death was confirmed by his manager Alan Somers. A cause of death was not specified, though Fonda reportedly died in his Los Angeles home today (August
The New York State Department of Labor has begun an investigation into labor practices at Sofar Sounds—a music events company that offers “intimate” concerts in spaces like houses, stores, and other non-traditional venues for music performance. The news was first reported in a recent feature on the Talkhouse written by John Colpitts (aka Kid Millions).
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums and EPs from Sleater-Kinney, oso oso, Young Thug, Blanck Mass, and Channel Tres. Subscribe
Quavo, Megan Thee Stallion, and City Girls have shared a brand new collaborative track. It’s called “Pastor,” and it appears on Quality Control’s latest installment of its Control the Streets compilation series. Give it a listen below. [embedded content] Quality Control—the Atlanta record label home to Migos, Lil Yachty, and others—released Control the Streets, Vol.
Miranda Lambert has announced a new album. Wildcard is out November 1 via Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville. Lambert worked on the album with producer Jay Joyce, and it features the previously released tracks “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” “Locomotive,” and “Mess With My Head.” Today, Lambert has also shared the new song “Bluebird.”
Roddy Ricch has been arrested on felony domestic violence charges in Los Angeles, TMZ reports. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrest records show one Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr. (born October 22, 1998) was arrested on Sunday, August 11 at 4:50 a.m. and subsequently released on $50,000 bond. According to TMZ, a verbal argument between Ricch
BROCKHAMPTON are back with their third new song in three weeks. This one’s called “Boy Bye,” and it arrives with another announcement—their new album GINGER is out next Friday (August 23) via Question Everything/RCA. It also features their recent singles “If You Pray Right” and “I Been Born Again.” Listen below, and check out the
Sleater-Kinney have shared a “live and stripped down version” of “Broken,” a track off their upcoming record The Center Won’t Hold. The clip was recorded on August 12 and features Corin Tucker singing while Carrie Brownstein plays the piano. “It’s a song about trying to stay strong in the face of trespass and trauma,” the
A$AP Rocky has been found guilty of assault by the Stockholm District Court, The New York Times and Associated Press report. Rocky, who pleaded not guilty, received a suspended sentence for assaulting Mustafa Jafari in central Stockholm—an attack the court ruled was not in self-defense. He will also pay the plaintiff’s costs but won’t spend
Earlier this year, Guns N’ Roses sued a brewery over a beer and accompanying merchandise called Guns ‘N’ Rosé. The band and Oskar Blues Brewery have now agreed to settle the lawsuit, Reuters reports. In the initial lawsuit, the band claimed that the brewery—part of the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective’s Oskar Blues Brewery—were selling “infringing
Michael Kiwanuka, whose song “Cold Little Heart” serves as the theme song to HBO’s “Big Little Lies,” has announced his new album KIWANUKA. It’s executive produced by Danger Mouse and Inflo, who previously worked with Kiwanuka on Love & Hate. The new album is out October 25 via Interscope. Listen to “You Ain’t the Problem”
Big Thief have already released one album in 2019, and today, they’ve announced a second before the year is out. Two Hands, the follow-up to U.F.O.F, is out October 11 via 4AD. “Not”—a song they often play live—appears on the album and is out today. Listen below. The album was recorded days after the U.F.O.F
Last night’s Beast Coast concert in Sterling Heights, Michigan was canceled after the venue received threats of a potential shooting, The Associated Press, ClickOnDetroit.com, and The Macomb Daily report. Promoter 313 Presents announced the concert’s cancelation just a few hours before it was scheduled to begin. According to ClickOnDetroit.com, Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the venue
Forty Mile Detour are releasing their highly anticipated Spectra Music Group debut album on August 23rd, 2019. Now available for pre-order worldwide, reserve your copy today! FORTY MILE DETOUR “Authentic.American.Music.”…..that is how founding member Mark Yampolsky describes the Forty Mile Detour sound. It draws from many American music styles, incorporating elements of blues, rock ‘n’
Tyler, the Creator has revealed the lineup for Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2019. Among the performers are: Tyler, Solange, FKA twigs, Earl Sweatshirt, BROCKHAMPTON, Yasiin Bey, Blood Orange, Clairo, slowthai, Thundercat, 21 Savage, YG, and Odd Future alumni Domo Genesis, the Internet, Left Brain, Mike G, and Taco. There will also be another headliner that’s
Spectra Music Group recording artist Brian Grilli has just released his highly anticipated new single “Get Out Of This Life.” “Get Out Of This Life” is the follow up to his Billboard Hit Album “Deep South Symphony.” Brian Grilli and his successful debut “Damn Good Day” got the Independent music world and the National music
The very name of recording artist Kfir Danieli’s charted pop single, “Drama Queen”, makes me smile. The anthemic, relevant and trendy toon comes with its own message, and eye opening video. The track is fun, addicting, funky, and vibrant, as is Singer/songwriter, dancer and Broadway sensation, Kfir Danieli. “Drama Queen” is raging with attitude, and
Jorie Gracen and Mario Novelli are the vibrant, free spirited masterminds of the genre bending group,The PondHawks. They have just unveiled their highly anticipated new single, “Afraid of Love” which was recently released worldwide. With their own unique, signature sound, the Chicago based anomaly wishes to touch people with their poetry and harmonies.
Josh Halverson to release his highly anticipated self-titled Spectra Music Group debut album on August 23rd, 2019. Now available for pre-order worldwide, reserve your copy today! Josh Halverson is releasing his highly anticipated self-titled Spectra Music Group debut album on Friday August 23rd, 2019. Now available worldwide, reserve your copy today! When singing, the